With Europes finances in tatters, tourists around the globe are enjoying rock bottom airfares. However once you set foot on the continent you may be in for a rude shock, as many European cities are still as expensive to experience as they ever were. But you neednt strike the continent from your vacation wish list just yet. The Spanish island of Majorca offers all the glamour and culture of Europe for far less than youd expect. Its sadly seen as the poor cousin to neighboring Ibiza, but its a reputation thats undeserved. The Spanish port is just as beautiful by day, and just as exciting by night.

The best things about Majorca really are free. There are worse ways to spend a day than lounging about the islands pristine beaches and frolicking in the Mediterranean Ocean.

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Inspired. Energized. Transformed. Renewed. These are just a few words that describe my state of mind after a yoga retreat held in the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai known as the Garden Island, is considered to be one of the world’s sacred places. It is easy to see why; this enchanting island paradise is covered by lush landscape, towering mountains and beautiful beaches.

The islanders believe that on Kauai there is a holy place where spirits first enter our world. The unique mountains near Anahola are considered to be sacred and since there are no tourist activities, most visitors don’t pay any attention as they drive by. However the energy is considered to be very powerful , if one has the ability to perceive it. Thi

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Up to this point, the three most popular transportation options to Romes city center from the main Leonardo DaVinci Fiumicino Airport have been:

However, Alitalia has introduced their own new bus service for getting to the center of Rome.

The only catch is that you need to be flying into Rome on an Alitalia flight in order to use it.

If you are flying on Alitalia, you can ride their brand new fleet of buses that will take you to one of several different drop off points throughout Rome, for only €7 each way.  The buses will drop of at:

Really not a bad deal. An

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It has been revealed by budget airline easyJet that they are to offer a new Icelandic route from March 2012. Making its debut on 27th March, the Luton to Reykjavik route will provide the perfect way for those in London to access an alternative flight to this popular destination.

Operating three times a week, flights will make their way to Iceland on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights will be accessible and cheap for travellers, allowing easyJet to entice those wanting to explore Reykjavik and beyond for a holiday that is a little different to the traditional Mediterranean retreat of sun and sand.

Talking of the latest route for the largest airline in Britain, the UK director of easyJet, Paul Simmons, explained “It is hugely exciting to be able to offer easyJet flights to Iceland for the very first time.

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The EU has introduced a new legislation that gives airports the permission to install and use security scanners in any and all airports. You know, those machines that virtually strip you down before you fly?


They are already in use in a number of European and UK airports and they certainly have been getting a lot of talk since they were introduced. The European Commission has proposed to regulate their use just a few days ago which should come into force by the beginning of December, just in time for holiday travel to pick up.

Consider this scenario

Passengers and crew member (including pilots) will be selected randomly to undergo the body scanner treatment.

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As Rwanda begins to reshape its image on an international scale, some world airlines are beginning to travel more to the capital, Kigali.

Rwanda is still, understandably, suffering from a horrific reputation due to the events of 1994. The horrors of the genocide need time for recovery yet Rwanda is showing signs of moving in the right direction.

A 32% rise in revenue, coupled with a 28% rise in the amount of tourists in Rwanda has led to more and more airlines arranging flights to Kigali.

To put it precisely, 593 000 tourists visited Rwanda in August this year, which represents a significant increase on 2010.

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